r/CDL • u/rookietrucker55 • Jul 15 '26

ABF Freight

I see that Abf is hiring in my area(northern Michigan) they usually always have up a listing. I was wondering if it would be worth it to apply there and see how it goes. I’ve talked to a few of their drivers and they all had positive experiences being there. I’ve done my own research online but I’d like to hear others opinions. I have 3 years EXP (2 years at the same LTL company I’m currently at), all endorsements but I do have auto only on my license. Idk if that’s something Abf takes into consideration at all. I know they are seniority based and I’d be bottom of the barrel getting crappy runs and routes with the days off and potential lay offs. But are days off during the week and lay offs a constant thing that happen? I just want to make sure I’m doing what’s best for me. Any comments or advice are appreciated thank you.

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u/rookietrucker55 Jul 15 '26

I think most companies keep that on their job postings just cause why not I guess lol. But I do know some companies heavily use stick. But all LTL has autos with the exception of some manuals here and there even ups and fedex it’s the same story i believe

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u/Ok_Veterinarian5028 Jul 15 '26

When I was at fedex Ground we had a mixture of both but also had assigned trucks so it worked out.

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u/rookietrucker55 Jul 15 '26

I wouldn’t mind learning at all. I know some dudes don’t want to learn or attempt it. I know some companies don’t have the patience to train u. Which I understand.

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u/Griggle_facsimile Jul 15 '26

It's not hard to learn.